Euroscepticism In The United Kingdom
Euroscepticism (opposition to the policies of supranational EU institutions and/or opposition to membership of the European Union), is a significant element in the politics of the United Kingdom (UK) since the inception of the European Communities—comprising the European Economic Community (EEC), the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC) and the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)—the predecessor to the European Union (EU).
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